Nantes ultra killed in violent clashes with Nice fans
December 4 – A fan of French Ligue 1 club Nantes has been killed during a brawl before the club’s 1-0 win over Nice in the latest outbreak of violence to hit French football.
Federations
English FA and government combine for £30m grassroots facilities fund for women’s teams
November 30 – A day after the English FA formally announced the breakaway of the top tier Women’s Super League, the governing body has announced a £30 million fund for grassroots women’s football in England.
EFL appoints Cook to drive EFL Trust’s charitable work
November 30 – Former Grimsby Town CEO Debbie Cook has taken on the role of the English Football League’s (EFL) Director of Community, tasked with overseeing the operational management of the EFL Trust, the organisation’s charitable arm.
Women’s Super League agrees breakaway from the FA
November 29 – Hailed as the start of a new era, the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship – the top two tiers of the game in the UK – have agreed to take over the running of the professional football in England from the 2024-25 season.
Galatasaray and Fenerbahce protest playing of Turkish Super Cup final in Saudi
November 29 – The Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce will be played in Saudi Arabia, despite the protests of both clubs.
After fan protests and government investigations, Mihaylov resigns Bulgarian FA presidency
November 28 – The president of the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) Borislav Mihaylov has resigned from his post after 18 years in charge. He announced his resignation after a short meeting of the executive committee of the BFU.
WSL’s planned divorce from the FA looks to be back in negotiation
November 27 – The on-off agreement by clubs in the top two professional tiers of English women’s club football to pool league commercial rights into a new company, which would see them away from the apron strings of the English FA, now appears to be back on track.
Tebas makes moves to line up a fourth term as LaLiga’s president
November 27 – Mercurial LaLiga president Javier Tebas has resigned his presidency in a move that will trigger a new election which will see him look to win a fourth term.
UEFA forces Kosovan teams to play outside the country after Fadil Vokrii pitch declared unplayable
November 27 – UEFA has told the Kosovo Football Federation (FFK) that it cannot use the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina for international matches until the pitch has undergone repair to make the surface playable.
English FA Council member steps down after comment linking Netanyahu to Hitler
November 24 – A council member at the English Football Association who mentioned Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the same breath as Adolf Hitler resigned from his position on Thursday.
RFEF puts Zubizarreta in charge of women’s football
November 24 – Markel Zubizarreta has been appointed as the new director of women’s football at the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the governing body has confirmed.
Tetovo in North Macedonia give go ahead for new stadium that will host national team games
November 24 – The North Macedonian government is continuing to invest in sports facilities in the country, with the mayor of Tetovo, Bilall Kasami, announcing that the municipality will construct a €9.7 million new stadium in the city.
Ireland sack Kenny after failure to reach Euro 2024
November 23 – Stephen Kenny’s reign as Republic of Ireland manager is over after three and half years following failure to reach Euro 2024.
Wembley Arch goes dark on humanitarian causes
November 23 – The Wembley Arch will no longer be lit for humanitarian causes after the English FA reviewed its policy following criticism for not lighting it in Israel’s colours.
Wiegman drafts Mead back into England squad for final Nations League qualifiers
November 11 – Beth Mead has returned to the England squad for the first time since November 2022 after a lengthy spell out due to injury.